Slab Rounded Poba 3 is a regular weight, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, typewriter, friendly, retro, approachable, utility, warm utility, retro tone, text readability, softened slabs, rounded serifs, soft corners, sturdy, low contrast, open counters.
A sturdy slab-serif with low stroke contrast and softened, rounded corners throughout. The serifs are short and bracketless, reading as pill-like terminals rather than sharp slabs, which gives the forms a gentle, cushioned finish. Curves are broad and open, with generous bowls and counters, while joins stay clean and monoline in feel. Overall spacing and proportions lean roomy and readable, with a calm rhythm that holds up well in continuous text.
Well-suited to editorial design and long-form reading where a steady, low-contrast texture is helpful. The friendly, softened slabs also make it a strong choice for packaging, café/retail branding, and posters that want a vintage-leaning voice without looking harsh.
The rounded slabs and even color evoke a typewriter and mid-century editorial feel, but with a warmer, more personable tone than rigid mechanical faces. It comes across as practical and honest, with a subtle nostalgic character that remains easygoing and friendly.
Likely designed to combine the dependable legibility of a slab serif with rounded terminals that soften the overall impression. The goal appears to be a versatile workhorse that nods to typewriter and classic print typography while staying approachable in modern layouts.
The uppercase has a simple, constructed presence with smooth arc geometry (notably in C, G, O, Q), while the lowercase keeps a clear, text-oriented structure with compact, rounded terminals. Numerals follow the same softened slab logic, maintaining consistent weight and a steady baseline presence.